My bird doesn't fully trust my hands - newbie - long post

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Could it be that Boo just wants certain relationships with certain people? My Gracie will rarely step up for me without bribe, but my mom (who is not the main caregiver) can get her up without problem most of the time.

Gracie let's me give her scritches for hours on end, but is rarely the same with other people. If they scritch her, like with Boo, it's only for a little bit until she starts getting fussy with them. I haven't had her quite as long, so I'm not sure, but I like to think she just has a more complex understanding of relationships than most people would think. There are friends I like to do certain things with more than others, too -- I apply this same understanding to her.

Of course, it doesn't hurt to keep trying. Feeding millet and putting your fingers above his head might help, touching him gently when he allows. Good luck.